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Health Encyclopedia: Atherosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis; Hardening of the arteries; Plaque buildup - arteries
Prevention
The following lifestyle changes can help prevent atherosclerosis:
- Eat a
low-fat , low-cholesterol, and low-salt diet. - Eat fish. Adding fish to the diet at least twice a week has been shown to be helpful. Do not fry the fish, as this destroys the benefit.
- If you don't like to eat fish, try a fish oil supplement.
- Exercise 30 minutes every day. If you are overwe...
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Health Guide
Tips for a Heart Healthy Low Cholesterol Diet
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